7

Logan was still simmering over what had happened, watching the furry family member now confined to a weird contraction that helped her stand like a horse in a carriage but she was inside it instead of pulling it. He wanted to do more, wanted to smite them all but had been content with what he had done as they were leaving. Those men would never come their way again. He had made sure of that.

"But I can't lean on her" he frowned.

"And I thought of that" the technician said, relieved that he had checked for film footage of the dog and he held out a cushion that clipped onto the top of the framework like a seat. "See? You and still lean against her to help give her comfort, I know she loves when you do that young Master Logan. See? You elbows fit here and you legs can touch her side."

Logan tried it with a glare that told the man a firing squad might be called in if this didn't feel right and he held his breath as the little one considered.

"Well?" Lola demanded.

Logan nodded, still no smile as he looked back and they all turned to see little Will walking towards them, his face full of joy as he zeroed in on Logan. Logan finally smiled as his friend raced over and the two boys embraced as his majesty walked in with his queen.

"Oh look, her tail is wagging, hello sweetie" the Queen sank to her knees and Jewel struggled to move, the wheels turning as she discovered moment and she barked as she took off around the room, Lola laughing as she clapped.

"Oh Clara, your dress!" the king scolded even as he knelt as well, "Ah, hey sweetie."

Logan nodded and the technician gave a sign of relief as he saw tht his cybertech had been accepted, Jewel now moving to the real critic and Ianto knelt to place his arms around her. Then he rose and looked at Jack nervously before giving the command "Jewel. Work."

Jewel slid to his side, her face one of open glee as his hand fell to grip the handle on the frame and she moved confidently forward. She hesitated at the steps and Ianto looked at Jack with worry as she considered, then pushed forward, the wheels hitting and revolving the three wheeled axle as she climbed, huffed and pushed again, the cybertech engaging and she gracefully rose up the three steps to the top level by the doors, Ianto moving with her with growing confidence as well. They walked around and turned to go down, again Ianto looking at Jack and Jack realised Ianto was testing Jewel by not watching his feet.

Then they descended.

Jack let his breath out as Ianto smiled.

"Thank you" Ianto said softly, his emotions barely in check as he released the handle and let Jewel relax.

Logan turned to his friend, "We need cake."

"Cake?" Wills squeaked in that sweet little voice Logan loved.

"Yeah. Cake."

"Good idea" the king boomed, "Celebration time. We need a party to welcome Jewel's wheels."

The children squealed happily as they danced about and the Queen laughed happily as she followed them from the courtyard while Ianto nodded to Jack that he wanted a word.

"OK, I am beyond upset but now calming down and I want to thank you for your comfort, your patience and your bullet" Ianto said as he stepped close to Jack, their lips meeting before Ianto pulled away. "Now, let's have a tea party for the kids, gods help us."

Jack followed Ianto in and then remembered the conversation about the wedding that seemed a million years ago, turning to the king, "Harry my friend, do you have a moment? I need to run something past you."

"Of course" the King smiled as he followed his friend into a side room to listen to the plan, his eyes widening as he knew the surprise would indeed be a great one for Ianto, especially after this sadness.

"I insist you take my long hauler" the King said sternly, "The highest security and it means Captain Hart and his reprobates can shadow you. You know if you want to spring a surprise wedding on him he will be pissed if John is not there."

"He will be disappointed that you are not either but you cannot go to the outer ring, your vessel will be a wonderful surprise. Yes, thank you" Jack gushed happily.

Jack found Ianto sitting on the floor with his dog that had been removed from her contraption and was petting her as she lay on her side wagging her tail happily. The fire Jack had set had been lit, probably by his father and the entire place seemed calm.

Jack settled and went over lists in his head, he was not as good at it as Ianto but he had learnt enough knowing soon his beloved would be happy again.

He was going to make sure of it.